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Populations Served
- Children
- Low-Income
Competencies/Skills
- Community Engagement/Advocacy
- Creativity
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Personal Growth & Development
- Social Skills
Student Mentor
Suitable for Youth
Volunteer mentors are a crucial aspect of our program. We have space for 70 students but only have 4 teachers on staff. It’s impossible for those teachers to build close connections with all the students. Which is where volunteers come in! During our after school program we need volunteers to build relationships with the students and help them participate in the daily program. Our program runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-5:30pm. We ask volunteers to choose one day/week to commit to helping out.
The first hour of our program students are arriving, eating snack and playing games which is the perfect time to visit and check-in with them. The second hour is dependent on the day. We have group music lessons, theory games, music appreciation activities, crafts, wide games, practices or ensemble class. While experience in music is an asset for volunteers, there are lots of other activities that we need support with too.
Having an older mentor has a huge impact on the success and wellbeing of a child. You can make a positive difference in the life of a child at Branches!
Volunteer Duties
As a mentor your role is to:
- Exemplify Branches’ core values and culture statements.
- Arrive on time or communicate any absences or late arrivals with the Branches staff.
- Build authentic and supportive relationships with the students.
- Participate in all activities with the students and encourage their participation.
- Assist teachers during music lessons and other activities.
- Help with clean-up at the end of each day.
- Document any incidents and communicate any problems or concerns with staff.
Age Requirements
16 years old or aboveRequirements
- Complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, if you are over 18.
- Sign the Volunteer Agreement.
Schedule
- It is a 2 hour per week time commitment, some volunteers come more than one day/week but that’s not expected!
- Volunteers can choose any day from Monday-Thursday. Currently our biggest need for volunteers is on Tuesday. Also we follow the school schedule so there are weeks off around Christmas, spring break and for summer holidays.
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Creative Arts & Culture,Tutoring and Mentoring
Application Type
Advanced
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Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.